§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will institute an urgent inquiry into the reasons for the current incidence of self-mutilation by women prisoners and the means by which it can be reduced; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorMy right hon. and learned Friend has no plans to set up such an inquiry. The incidence of self-injury by prisoners and the means by which it can be reduced are kept under constant review.